Crostoli - Knot Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 eggs
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
oil (for frying)

Preparation

In a small mixing bowl cut butter into flour till it resembles small peas.
Combine eggs, sugar, almond& orange extracts and salt.
Stir into flour mixture.
Turn onto a floured board,knead until smooth.
Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
Divide dough into 2 equal parts.
Roll each half into a 12X6 in rectangle.
Cut into 6X3/4 inch strips.
Carefully tie strips into knots.
Fry a few at a time in deep fat (oil).
(375 degrees) till golden brown (3minutes) flip once.
Drain well.
Cool and dust with powdered sugar.